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Actually another local rider's idea that I finally got around to implementing.

Applying that reflective film to the handle and center section of the reflector is a bit tricky and certainly more time consuming. But that applies to my GiVi E52 Maxia; other models and makes might be easier. I'll post details shortly.

What is the difference in 3M Diamond, 3M High Intensity, 3M SOLAS, etc...? I've read threads here and in other forums extolling the virtues of 3M Diamond, and others about 3M SOLAS. Are they the same thing? Is SOLAS the manufacturer, or a grade of reflectivity? How about the term 3M or Diamond? Is everybody purchasing them from the manufacturer, internet sales, hardware stores, or some other place?

Good thread. I've been toying with the idea of reflective tape on the back and sides of my Vario bags for some time now.

Helpful little link. Thank you.

Okay, now from the Department of Silly Questions...

What is the difference in 3M Diamond, 3M High Intensity, 3M SOLAS, etc...? I've read threads here and in other forums extolling the virtues of 3M Diamond, and others about 3M SOLAS. Are they the same thing? Is SOLAS the manufacturer, or a grade of reflectivity? How about the term 3M or Diamond? Is everybody purchasing them from the manufacturer, internet sales, hardware stores, or some other place?

Please excuse my ignorance and seeming inability to know what's what.

No sweat, I'm only just starting to understand what is out there in the way of reflective materials.

SOLAS: Safety Of Life At Sea

3M is a company that makes countless products...Scotchgard spray, etc.

I did read either on the 3M site or elsewhere that a "standard" has been set for road & traffic sign requirements in the USA and that 3M Diamond Grade^3 meet it. Google to get more info.

What are the differences in those products? I don't have a clue...yet. But I do like what I used because it is very durable.

I bought a 12" x 24" sheet from a company (Beacon Lite) that is in the business of renting/making those roadside pylons with reflective tape around them. You see them anywhere there is road construction. Also try marine supply stores.

And the finished product with 3M High Intensity Grade Prismatic Reflective Sheeting behind all the reflectors on the GiVi E52 Maxia top case...

The reflective sheeting for the two reflectors in the handle and the center reflector were a bit more time consuming to cut to shape. I used the white plastic sheets within those sections that GiVi had installed, as guides.

Great idea. I wish we had a hall of wisdom similar to ADVRIDER to make this easier to access in the future.

All I did was create a folder in My Favorites called Technical Stuff for the various forum threads I came across over the years. Its also useful for finding your own tech threads so that you can update them.